Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - Posts

• Care. Cure. Comedy. Chicago. is happening Thursday!

  Care. Cure. Comedy. Chicago. is happening Thursday. That's when Caroline Rhea, stand-up comedian and actress, brings her fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to the House of Blues. Thanks to you we are closing in on our fund raising goal for the event, Read More posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:11 AM by gerthro | 1 Comments Filed Under: Events and Workshops, Chapter News

• Alexandra Reeve Givens on CNN International

  Alexandra Reeve Givens, Christopher Reeve's daughter, was just on CNN International talking about everything from her dad's legacy to insurance reform. When asked if, as a child, see really believed her dad could fly, she revealed a little known fact.Watch Read More posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:38 AM by gerthro | 1 Comments Filed Under: Resource Center, Advocacy

• Survey on wheelchair user experiences

  Research analysts at UConn invite individuals who use wheelchairs to participate in this survey and share thoughts and opinions pertaining to wheelchair use. Responses will remain confidential and will provide valuable insight into current needs in an Read More posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:08 AM by gerthro | 1 Comments Filed Under: Quality of Life, Resource Center, Chapter News

• What's so funny about being in a wheelchair?

  After an accident body surfing 20 years ago, Jack Rushton was left a quadriplegic and completely reliant on a wheelchair and respirator. He is 70 now. A friend pointed me toward his YouTube video -- his "Sit Down" comedy routine from 2007.He makes a very Read More posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:26 AM by gerthro | 1 Comments Filed Under: Quality of Life, Resource Center